Upgrading to 14"-16"

[Jazza11 (Jeremy)]

I currently have a 10" dobsonian and i want to upgrade to a 14" to 16" does anyone know of anyone one who sells these size scope at a reasonable price i dont want one for to much i know i wont get one cheep but i dont want to speed a heap of money any ideas?

[erick (Eric)]

At the bottom of the market you only really have the Meade Lightbridge and the GSO strut. With the current exchange rate, they will be around $3,000 plus shipping. Put a WANTED ad in the thread below and see what happens. I reckon some 16" lightbridges might be available. But they won't be cheap and don't forget shipping costs- they are BIG!

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

if you can hold on for a little while ... the Skywatycher 14" dob is jsut around the corner.

[rmcpb (Rob)]

If you already have a 10" I would be going for a 16" to get a really significant upgrade which probably restricts you to the GSO/Meade offerings.

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

Originally Posted by rmcpb

If you already have a 10" I would be going for a 16" to get a really significant upgrade which probably restricts you to the GSO/Meade offerings.

agreed.

Optically the GSO and Meade are the same scope, although for some reason, the Meade is usually slightly less expensive

[Jazza11 (Jeremy)]

Originally Posted by toryglen-boy

if you can hold on for a little while ... the Skywatycher 14" dob is jsut around the corner.

Are u sure they are bringing out a skywatcher 14"???

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

Originally Posted by Jazza11

Are u sure they are bringing out a skywatcher 14"???

http://www.skywatcher-india.com/dob_...llapssible.htm